By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rafael B. Lacson Memorial High School (RBLMHS) in Negros Occidental’s Talisay City emerged as champion of the Mayor Atty. Rowena “Weng” Lopez Lizares ODL Volleyball League Women’s Open Category, topping a competitive field in the city tournament. Representing Talisay, the RBLMHS girls outlasted the St. John’s Institute Falcons, who settled for …
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Suns jump all over Mavericks, break home losing streak
Dillon Brooks scored 15 of his 23 points in the first quarter, Devin Booker added 19 points, and the host Phoenix Suns broke a three-game home losing streak with a 120-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks yesterday (Philippine time). Mark Williams scored 13 points, Oso Ighodaro had 10 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, …
Spurs hand Lakers historic blowout loss
Victor Wembanyama scored 37 of his 40 points in the first half, Carter Bryant added 16 points off the bench and the visiting San Antonio Spurs turned a fast start into a dominating 135-108 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers yesterday (Philippine time). Dylan Harper scored 15 points and Harrison Barnes added 11 as …
Singapore School breaks ground at Northill Gateway in Bacolod
By MAE SINGUAY BACOLOD CITY — The first Singapore international school in the Negros Island Region and Western Visayas officially broke ground at Megaworld’s Northill Gateway township along the Bacolod Airport Access Road in this city on February 10, marking a major milestone in the city’s education and development landscape. The ceremonial groundbreaking was led …
Pag-IBIG Members’ Savings Surge 21% to Record ₱160.41 Billion in 2025; MP2 Savings Hit ₱83.51 Billion
Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved a record ₱160.41 billion in 2025, marking a 21% increase from the previous year and the highest amount ever recorded in the agency’s history. The agency said the milestone was driven largely by the continued growth of voluntary savings, particularly under its Modified Pag-IBIG II (MP2) Savings Program. “Once again, …
Firm policy support | Lacson urges Congress to act on sugar prices
By CESAR JOLITO III Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has renewed his call for decisive congressional action to address the worsening sugar price crisis that continues to batter farmers and agricultural workers in Negros Occidental, the country’s top sugar-producing province. With mill-gate prices remaining low, Lacson said the upcoming congressional hearing on the sugar …
MMFF films on law as tool for justice and dignity
By Dennis Gorecho The 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) highlighted legal and societal issues through films that showed law as a tool for justice and dignity. The films “Bar Boys,” “Call Me Mother,” “Manila’s Finest,” “I’mPerfect,” and “Unmarry” showcased diverse legal realities focusing on issues like adoption, human rights, family law, and corruption reflecting …
EDSA: A school day for democracy
By Herman M. Lagon By February each year, a familiar dilemma returns to schools: Should February 25 be treated like any other busy day, complete with quizzes and late submissions, or should it become a moment to slow down and remember something larger than the day’s lesson plan. As the 40th anniversary of EDSA approaches, …
Invisible threat: How microplastics are polluting our cities and bodies
After previous studies detected microplastics in Laguna de Bay, milkfish and even drinking water, researchers at the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) have raised fresh concerns — this time over the presence of microplastics in road dust. Their study, published in 2024 in the Philippine Journal of Science, examined the quantity …
Heavy rainfall, flood alert force suspension of classes in NegOcc
Heavy rainfall warning with possible serious flooding and landslides prompted the suspension of classes at all levels in various local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental yesterday. As of 2:00 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration issued red, orange and yellow warnings in the province as the shear line prevails over the …